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Re: Cold water pipe ground

Around here (Chicago area), inspectors have been requiring both a ground rod and cold water ground lately. There should also be a jumper installed across the water meter. (Meters are generally indoors here, rather than in a meter vault outside.)

Re: Cold water pipe ground

Originally Posted by Dave357

Around here (Chicago area), inspectors have been requiring both a ground rod and cold water ground lately. There should also be a jumper installed across the water meter. (Meters are generally indoors here, rather than in a meter vault outside.)

I'm near Chicago and my water meter has a jumper installed. However, the cold water pipe is my only ground. It's a 50-year old house.

Is there a way to ground the electrical service from outside at the meter without using the connection on the service panel inside? It would be nice if I didn't have to run conduit through the building.

Re: Cold water pipe ground

Originally Posted by Dave357

Around here (Chicago area), inspectors have been requiring both a ground rod and cold water ground lately. There should also be a jumper installed across the water meter. (Meters are generally indoors here, rather than in a meter vault outside.)